"He's been a cornerstone of the Exiles pack over the last two seasons, and his international experience will help us."

Falcons have now signed six players for next season despite not yet securing their Premiership status, and are seven points clear of bottom side Worcester with three games remaining.

Four of the new additions have come from the Championship in Fry, Calum Green of Leeds, Rotherham's Juan Pablo Socino and Ruki Tipuna from Bristol, while Semisi Taulava and Rob Hawkins come from Premiership rivals Worcester and Leicester respectively.